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Murdering electrons in the woodworking workshop.Fri, 05 Jan 2018 04:08:30 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.com/Comment on The finish line by Alenhttps://stusshed.com/2017/06/20/the-finish-line/#comment-41372
Fri, 05 Jan 2018 04:08:30 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19947#comment-41372Is this the end of Stu’s Shed??? no post since April 2017???
]]>Comment on The finish line by Andyhttps://stusshed.com/2017/06/20/the-finish-line/#comment-41329
Thu, 28 Dec 2017 21:58:28 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19947#comment-41329Yep, Merry Christmas to Stu! Where is he? Have followed the shed daily for years but no posting for months…
]]>Comment on The finish line by Waynehttps://stusshed.com/2017/06/20/the-finish-line/#comment-41302
Sun, 24 Dec 2017 22:07:25 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19947#comment-41302Merry Christmas to Stu`s shed
]]>Comment on Combs by Damien Ryanhttps://stusshed.com/2009/02/12/combs/#comment-40806
Tue, 24 Oct 2017 13:11:05 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=3033#comment-40806Yeah I get it, it was a long time ago you posted that. But if you do I would gladly take them off your hands if you wanted to part with them. Might bring my dusty old thing back to life
]]>Comment on Combs by Damien Ryanhttps://stusshed.com/2009/02/12/combs/#comment-40805
Tue, 24 Oct 2017 11:58:19 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=3033#comment-40805Actually the 24″ the other one I would rather not talk about…
]]>Comment on Combs by Stuarthttps://stusshed.com/2009/02/12/combs/#comment-40804
Tue, 24 Oct 2017 11:50:19 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=3033#comment-40804Never did, not even sure what I’ve done with them! Lost in the packing in the move from the old shed to the new. Away at the moment, if I find them will let you know!
]]>Comment on Combs by Damien Ryanhttps://stusshed.com/2009/02/12/combs/#comment-40803
Tue, 24 Oct 2017 11:48:22 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=3033#comment-40803Did you find a pupose for those porta cable templates? They look like they would fit my 16″ if you wanted to sell them that is
]]>Comment on Do you want to buy a Torque Workcentre? by Kevinhttps://stusshed.com/2017/03/01/do-you-want-to-buy-a-torque-workcentre/#comment-39926
Wed, 05 Jul 2017 09:14:21 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19863#comment-39926Is the 2.5m TWC still for sale and where is it to be picked up from
]]>Comment on The finish line by AusWorkshophttps://stusshed.com/2017/06/20/the-finish-line/#comment-39841
Mon, 26 Jun 2017 01:18:09 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19947#comment-39841I remember when your site looked like that, I remember thinking you worked for Triton at the time and I remember reading about the Triton dust bucket mod. That might be one of the first times I read your blog. I turned mine into a Cyclone and am still using it to this day for dust extraction.

Love the Wayback machine. Your first site doesn’t look too bad at all, I remember it looking like that. My site was much more simple at that stage, I started it in 2004 and was using Godaddy’s onsite builder back then. I don’t think anyone had even heard of WordPress, it was still in its infancy. If only I’d hung in there a bit longer before starting I could have learned WordPress a long time a go instead of trying to play catch up today.

Thanks for all your time you have donated to woodworkers over the years and congratulations – 10 years! No wonder I’m getting grey hairs these days.

]]>Comment on Episode 119 Kerfing on the Tablesaw by Greg Gimbelhttps://stusshed.com/2016/05/13/episode-119-kerfing-on-the-tablesaw/#comment-39826
Sat, 24 Jun 2017 19:01:47 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19260#comment-39826That is amazingly awesome. Great design!!
]]>Comment on Split Top Roubo Bench by Greg Gimbelhttps://stusshed.com/2010/01/16/split-top-roubo-bench/#comment-39825
Sat, 24 Jun 2017 18:53:14 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=6065#comment-39825Build one of these bench’s has been on my list of things to do for awhile now. Maybe someday I will stop procrastinating and just build one.
]]>Comment on The finish line by Waynehttps://stusshed.com/2017/06/20/the-finish-line/#comment-39815
Fri, 23 Jun 2017 22:21:25 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19947#comment-39815Thanks Stu for sharing posts over the past 10 years, keep it up.
]]>Comment on The finish line by AusWorkshophttps://stusshed.com/2017/06/20/the-finish-line/#comment-39796
Thu, 22 Jun 2017 04:30:48 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19947#comment-39796Yes Berniesr, I have one of those ghost blogs!

Thanks Stu for sharing all the pics of your shed progression over the years. I’ve been through a similar journey with sheds, started in a 3mx3m. Only now I’m moving back to my last one 6×4.5m, a bit smaller than the one I’m renting now so I think it’s time to expand the old one again.

I also have a small 3x3m behind for my Triton timber racks which I need to put back in after I’ve installed insulation on the walls and roof. I’m thinking of cutting a door through to join them both. Just trying to figure out if the loss of wall space in both sheds will be worth it. Means I won’t have to walk around in the rain to get timber into the workshop.

]]>Comment on OzToymaker by AusWorkshophttps://stusshed.com/2017/06/04/oztoymaker/#comment-39795
Thu, 22 Jun 2017 04:26:30 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19941#comment-39795Ok, sorry for the long comment but here’s my opinion.

I like reading about the CNC stuff. I’ve owned a CNC for over 6 years. I use it mainly for signs and I must admit I don’t get a lot of other use out of it. So it’s good to see what others are doing with theirs as woodworkers and seeing what’s possible.

I find them to be great for mass producing the same thing over and over (which I hardly ever do). Most of my work is custom made on-off items so for example a box I’m working on at the moment has a recess cut into the top to insert an engraved brass plaque, it needs to be a perfect fit so I just do it by hand with a nice sharp chisel. I find it faster than setting up the CNC — fussing around with the drawing on screen and then with bit diameters, running test cuts, adjusting the depth of cut without going too deep and making sure it’s level and the surface of the timber is level with the machine,– if it’s warped or has a slight twist it makes things even harder to work, working out how to clamp the piece and position the clamps so they don’t get hit by the router bit when returning home etc..etc….

By the time I do all that to sneak up on a perfect fit I can have the recess cut perfectly with a chisel and some basic hand tool skills. I can listen to the radio while I work, make fine adjustments as I go and don’t have to worry about dust extraction, ear muffs, etc

The engraved plaque I had done at an engravers for a price that’s better than me spending the afternoon doing it on my own CNC for just one plaque, engravers are set up to do that sort of thing a lot quicker. I do have a supermax router speed control and a lot of expensive bits I hardly use. I guess if I was a CNC hobbyist rather than trying to run a business I could use it more.

I think the point I’m trying to make is that a CNC should compliment your woodworking and skills, not replace any of them, it’s just another tool in your arsenal, try to ignore people that say it’s not true woodworking etc, I continue to use hand tools more and more, not because I’m a purist but just because it’s usually a more pleasurable way to work and if you learn to do hand work quickly and with good results it’s so often faster than any other machine method, especially for one-off projects. It’s all about looking at the job at hand and the best way to get it done. Or for some it may be whatever you find more fun as a hobby.

I don’t think it’s a bad thing that you started to write about CNC more, I enjoy it, just as I’ve enjoyed many other areas of woodworking you’ve covered over the years. That’s what I like about your blog, the variety and reviews of the latest tech.

I also enjoy following Paul Sellers blog where I get a different sort of information depending on what I’m looking for at the time. Now if Paul all of a sudden started using a CNC machine and that’s all he wrote about then I’d probably be a bit disappointed as that is not what I use his blog for and I’d feel he is going against the direction his blog originally started and what his passion is. But after all it is your Blog, do whatever you like and don’t worry about the purists.

Being a purist in woodworking will only limit you, perhaps some prefer not to grow as woodworkers and are happy with that, it’s good to be a bit of everything I think. I can certainly see advantages to both ways of thinking but I don’t believe people have to pick a side and stick to it. That’s just limiting the growth of woodworking and creating snobby attitudes towards others work. People love to think that their way is the best way, or the most traditional, it’s just bad when these people are talking and making judgements without experiencing both sides in their own work methods first before passing judgements.

Now I’m off to clean all my hand planes and blow the dust out with compressed air. Oops, I should be using a traditional horsehair brush! Sorry!

]]>Comment on The finish line by Berniesrhttps://stusshed.com/2017/06/20/the-finish-line/#comment-39793
Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:20:01 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19947#comment-39793Well done Stu, ten years is a long time to keep a blog going. There are many ghost blogs that just sit there after a few posts. I have enjoyed many of your posts and even met you at a woodworking show.keep up the good work. A blog is like a public diary and you and all of us can look back at what you have achieved. Not forgetting what is to come .
]]>Comment on The finish line by Peter Willishttps://stusshed.com/2017/06/20/the-finish-line/#comment-39773
Tue, 20 Jun 2017 12:44:13 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19947#comment-39773Stu … well done Mate. We all appreciate and understand how life dictates what we can do and when. I am sure you have a huge contingent of followers just like me, who are so very much like you. Still we sit here passively, feeling connected through your great web site and watch you share you experiences in the shed so generously. It is fantastic how you put yourself out there for our benefit and I for one am grateful for your generosity. Perhaps in the next 10 years we can all help you with some content and get more involved. In the meantime, I for look forward to your next tip or adventure with wood.
]]>Comment on The finish line by radarrogerhttps://stusshed.com/2017/06/20/the-finish-line/#comment-39770
Tue, 20 Jun 2017 09:12:18 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19947#comment-39770Congratulations on 10 years of informative blogging. There maybe 1000s of bloggers out there on woodworking but it is very much a case of sorting the wheat from the chaff, and we know good wheat when we see it.
On iterations of workshops, I found that interesting because I moved just over two years ago and arrived at a new build property with no garage, workshop or shed. I lie, the developer left what he called a 6′ by 8′ shed that obviously was thrown together and sold through one of the big box outfits.
That has been renovated and is now used for garden tool storage. My main workshop is 16′ by 12′ and in 21 months I have reorganised the layout four times and see the fifth approaching fast as I change out machines.
So how long before you move it all around?
]]>Comment on The finish line by Dave Clarkehttps://stusshed.com/2017/06/20/the-finish-line/#comment-39767
Tue, 20 Jun 2017 03:19:52 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19947#comment-39767G’Day Stu, you’ve come a long way in those 10 years. Well done mate. Happy 10th birthday.
]]>Comment on North East West South by ekkahttps://stusshed.com/2011/05/10/north-east-west-south/#comment-39754
Mon, 19 Jun 2017 10:40:59 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=9550#comment-39754gday fellow woodworkers for the last 12 months ramdon times of the day ive been trying to call yas engineering to buy torque work centre no answer are they still in business cheers Ek
]]>Comment on Do you want to buy a Torque Workcentre? by Colin Wallacehttps://stusshed.com/2017/03/01/do-you-want-to-buy-a-torque-workcentre/#comment-39606
Sat, 10 Jun 2017 00:18:27 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19863#comment-39606I am interested in purchasing a TWC can you please advise your phone number to discuss
]]>Comment on OzToymaker by henrymowryhttps://stusshed.com/2017/06/04/oztoymaker/#comment-39532
Mon, 05 Jun 2017 13:37:12 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19941#comment-39532I’ve just a few weeks from buying my CNC. I’m making a few hundred cutting boards & such every year … I’m pretty sure I’m a woodworker, and pretty sure I still will be when I use the CNC as one of the tools in the shop. Will I be making sawdust? Yes. Will I be having fun? Yes. Keep after it, brother! Love seeing what you’re up to.
]]>Comment on OzToymaker by Philhttps://stusshed.com/2017/06/04/oztoymaker/#comment-39519
Mon, 05 Jun 2017 08:50:32 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19941#comment-39519If doing this stuff with a CNC helps fund your hobby, who cares what anybody thinks? You’re on a journey and we are just along for the ride.
]]>Comment on OzToymaker by Dave Clarkehttps://stusshed.com/2017/06/04/oztoymaker/#comment-39512
Mon, 05 Jun 2017 00:17:53 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19941#comment-39512Hi Stuart,
I guess it is the purists who make adverse comments about CNC machines not being true to woodworking. I can remember when I was an Apprentice Patternmaker back in the 60’s and 70’s, we were only allowed to use our hand tools for the first 12 months. I thought this was a safety issue, but it turned out that they wanted us to be familiar with our hand tools before we approached the machinery. That is 12 months I hold with a tremendous amount of pride and respect. I still try to use my hand tools as much as I can, but machinery sometimes comes into play if the job is required in a hurry. I love working with my tools and will never lose sight of them, but I would also love to include a CNC machine into my stable of machinery. I believe this is the new generation of woodworking, so, can it be called true woodworking. I believe so, and we need to embrace new technology as it becomes available.
Keep up the great work mate and I look forward to hearing more about your CNC projects.

Regards Dave

]]>Comment on img_1728 by Dawid Verweyhttps://stusshed.com/2017/06/04/oztoymaker/img_1728/#comment-39510
Sun, 04 Jun 2017 20:28:14 +0000http://stusshed.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/img_1728.jpg#comment-39510Keep creating mate and keep writing. A hundred years ago, people were shunning folks who used electric power tools. There will always be haters.

I for one would love a CNC, a laser cutter and a 3d printer in my shop. One day when I grow up to be a man.

]]>Comment on OzToymaker by Dennishttps://stusshed.com/2017/06/04/oztoymaker/#comment-39509
Sun, 04 Jun 2017 19:42:49 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19941#comment-39509gday Stu,
remember it’s your blog to take where you want it, if that’s cnc then so be it
keep it up do what you have to for family and yourself
cheers dennis
]]>Comment on Trailer part 2 by Dave Stantonhttps://stusshed.com/2017/05/11/trailer-part-2/#comment-39224
Thu, 11 May 2017 08:48:22 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19918#comment-39224Nice trailer Stuart. I also had one like this made in Australia with same cage. My comments after I had it for 4 years.
1. Be aware that on toll roads you will be charged extra for the dual axle.
2. 8 x 5 but could not fit an 8 x 4 sheet of ply inside…mostly because they are working to the same size sheet of checker plate and everything is on the inside of that dimension.
3. I used the trailer to transport my dingo digger and before I loaded it the first time I cut and welded in between the “Joists” in the floor frame 38 x 38 RHS along the track points of the machines wheels. Added some weight but saved the floor from bellying.
4. I purchased a lock-up storage box and bolted it to the front of the trailer to the draw arm’s stabilizer arms, very handy for associated items
5. bent some 10mm round and drilled a few holes in the top cage RHS over the uprights to support a tonneau cover.
]]>Comment on Trailer part 2 by Andrew Wilkersonhttps://stusshed.com/2017/05/11/trailer-part-2/#comment-39223
Thu, 11 May 2017 08:07:56 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19918#comment-39223]]>Looks great. I’ll have to go there when I buy mine 👍
]]>Comment on Trailer part 2 by Dave Clarkehttps://stusshed.com/2017/05/11/trailer-part-2/#comment-39222
Thu, 11 May 2017 06:39:07 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19918#comment-39222It’s probably a good thing you didn’t buy one from China, they drive on the wrong side of the road, so they are not suitable for Australian conditions.
Now we have heard and seen the trailer, when do we get to see the full movie.
Good towing with your new acquisition Stuart.
]]>Comment on Roberston Screw – coming to an end by Tony Kitsonhttps://stusshed.com/2013/10/19/roberston-screw-coming-to-an-end/#comment-39185
Sat, 06 May 2017 03:02:26 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=14965#comment-39185I am a newcomer to square drive screws I only wish that I had been using them for years they make life much easier. Especially when you don’t need 2 hands to do work you have one to hold the project steady. Hope the bloody hell the don’t change them
]]>Comment on An Aussie Trailer by Richard Fyffehttps://stusshed.com/2017/05/02/an-aussie-trailer/#comment-39155
Tue, 02 May 2017 06:41:58 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19903#comment-39155Brooks Trailers in Rosebud make them on the spot, but he may be a bit out of the way for you.

]]>Comment on An Aussie Trailer by AusWorkshophttps://stusshed.com/2017/05/02/an-aussie-trailer/#comment-39153
Tue, 02 May 2017 04:09:01 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19903#comment-39153That’s a shame to hear. They shouldn’t be allowed to do that! I’ll be watching closely. I may need to buy a trailer in future (if I can ever afford one). I remember reading about a trailer manufacturer in Traralgon, not sure of details though. They may be doing the same thing, custom made in Aus, the rest from off-shore.
]]>Comment on An Aussie Trailer by John Membreyhttps://stusshed.com/2017/05/02/an-aussie-trailer/#comment-39152
Tue, 02 May 2017 03:05:14 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19903#comment-39152You could try Eureka Trailers in Ballarat
]]>Comment on An Aussie Trailer by andrew greenallhttps://stusshed.com/2017/05/02/an-aussie-trailer/#comment-39151
Tue, 02 May 2017 02:10:14 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19903#comment-39151Hi Stu, These guys make in WA (yes i know it’s a long way away!!) and have a good reputation. http://www.papastrailers.com.au/

Good luck Andrew

]]>Comment on Anatomy of a Saw Blade by Rick Walkerhttps://stusshed.com/2008/03/13/anatomy-of-a-saw-blade/#comment-39148
Mon, 01 May 2017 17:07:26 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=611#comment-39148I’m sorry, I didn’t mean the rake. What I mean is the angle side to side.
]]>Comment on The Works of Kerry Strongman by Starhttps://stusshed.com/2015/11/19/the-works-of-kerry-strongman/#comment-39146
Mon, 01 May 2017 10:16:55 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=18796#comment-39146He is completely amazing, he’s my nanas boyfriends family member so I get to meet him and he is amazing, he gave me a uncut tiger eye rock, a aiatea stone necklace and a bunch of other stones and rocks
]]>Comment on Anatomy of a Saw Blade by Stuarthttps://stusshed.com/2008/03/13/anatomy-of-a-saw-blade/#comment-39137
Sat, 29 Apr 2017 17:29:34 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=611#comment-39137Definitely vary for different effects. They can have a positive, neutral or negative rake.

Generally, positive rake (where the top of the tooth is sloped forward) is used for timber, while negative rake is common on metal cutting blades

]]>Comment on Anatomy of a Saw Blade by Rick Walkerhttps://stusshed.com/2008/03/13/anatomy-of-a-saw-blade/#comment-39136
Sat, 29 Apr 2017 16:54:50 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=611#comment-39136I’m curious about the face of the teeth. Are the face of the teeth ground at 90 to the body of the blade or does that angle vary?
]]>Comment on Needing Triton Spares? by Greg Hoganhttps://stusshed.com/2009/11/26/needing-triton-spares/#comment-39134
Sat, 29 Apr 2017 05:09:12 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5733#comment-39134Hi , Your my last hope before I go insane or smash the Triton Spin Saw Kit to pieces ! I’ve been after two lots of parts for the kit model TRSS , the bits I’m after are the Collets set 5 , and the two Flex Shaft Adaptors 2 of , without these parts the whole kit is useless , no one has heard of this kit before , I think it’s discontinued kit . So if you know anything about this I’d be most appreciative . Cheers Greg Hogan.
]]>Comment on Timber Library by Richardhttps://stusshed.com/reviews/timber-library/#comment-39123
Wed, 26 Apr 2017 08:43:32 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?page_id=2398#comment-39123Love the mallee burl. Reminds me of when we use to cut it for a living.
]]>Comment on With the strength of an electron by Cathyhttps://stusshed.com/2014/03/03/with-the-strength-of-an-electron/#comment-39115
Fri, 21 Apr 2017 07:14:59 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=16455#comment-39115First time see this machine, can it lift heavy loads? or it work with other lifting equipment. looks like a jib crane….
]]>Comment on Woodwork 101 – Router Bit Speeds by Frediehttps://stusshed.com/2007/09/29/woodwork-101-router-bit-speeds/#comment-39113
Thu, 20 Apr 2017 08:20:10 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2007/09/29/woodwork-101-router-bit-speeds/#comment-39113Hi Stu,
Thanks for this post. This is the best answer I have found with respect to Router speeds I have found thus far. I am new to Routing and as I have now purchased a Variable speed Router was confused as to what a safe and sensible speed to run at.

Once again thanks for your clear guidelines.

Regards

Fred

]]>Comment on Time Out by Philhttps://stusshed.com/2017/04/17/time-out/#comment-39111
Thu, 20 Apr 2017 01:13:27 +0000http://stusshed.com/2017/04/17/time-out/#comment-39111You can get metatarsal guards that fit on any lace up boots from MetGuard and Kanga Tuff. Kanga Tuff you can get from Amazon quite cheaply. It’s more economic to buy these and reuse them when you change boots than to buy boots with metatarsal protectors.
]]>Comment on Time Out by Philhttps://stusshed.com/2017/04/17/time-out/#comment-39110
Wed, 19 Apr 2017 22:57:59 +0000http://stusshed.com/2017/04/17/time-out/#comment-39110It’s easy to tell its fake if you know the printing technology of the time it is purported to come from. There are too many fonts used. Computers make it easy to change fonts, Linotype machines on the other hand used a magazine loaded with cast metal letters. To change the font involved lifting this very heavy magazine out and replacing it with another. It’s also too accurately set out, lines of type were assembled by hand. The reason line spacing is called leading is because blocks of lead were inserted to space them apart. Same for centred lines of type, you’d be cutting pieces of lead with a trimmer saw and spacing it by eye.

The thing I miss from that era is the glorious parquet floors, had to have a perfectly smooth surface because the printing forme was assembled and then rolled on a cart to the stereotypers to cast the printing plate from. One bump could mean disaster with the biggest jigsaw puzzle you ever made in pieces on the floor.

]]>Comment on Time Out by Stuarthttps://stusshed.com/2017/04/17/time-out/#comment-39107
Wed, 19 Apr 2017 14:47:05 +0000http://stusshed.com/2017/04/17/time-out/#comment-39107Oh hell yeah! Didn’t know that was even a thing!
]]>Comment on Time Out by Philhttps://stusshed.com/2017/04/17/time-out/#comment-39106
Wed, 19 Apr 2017 14:34:06 +0000http://stusshed.com/2017/04/17/time-out/#comment-39106I don’t care if that WD40 ad is fake, it’s still funny. Reminds me of some of the fake ads the comps I worked with used to do at the paper (remember them? Newspapers, almost consigned to the dustbin of history). Half of them were so racist even Ted Bulpitt would blush. Times have changed thankfully.

The injuries, I can sympathise. But we learn from them. I’m guessing your next pair of boots will have metatarsal protection – I had a pair given to me by my FIL who is a retired fitter, they were like walking around in concrete blocks but saved my foot when a 2700×900 sheet of 32mm MDF landed on it. If they hadn’t been 3 sizes too large I’d still be using them.

]]>Comment on Time Out by billhttps://stusshed.com/2017/04/17/time-out/#comment-39101
Tue, 18 Apr 2017 07:31:22 +0000http://stusshed.com/2017/04/17/time-out/#comment-39101ii got one on my gut a mark for life
]]>Comment on Time Out by Danielhttps://stusshed.com/2017/04/17/time-out/#comment-39100
Tue, 18 Apr 2017 04:45:27 +0000http://stusshed.com/2017/04/17/time-out/#comment-39100WD40 “ad” a good laugh. Would be wonderful if it really had gone to print sometime. Sadly it looks a little too much like modern digital work to me, and the folks at snopes agree. ( http://www.snopes.com/photos/advertisements/wd40ad.asp ). Someone deserves kudos for coming up with it though! 🙂
]]>Comment on Time Out by Waynehttps://stusshed.com/2017/04/17/time-out/#comment-39094
Mon, 17 Apr 2017 09:35:27 +0000http://stusshed.com/2017/04/17/time-out/#comment-39094Great to see you are OK.
I try to abide by the principles of STOP THINK and PLAN but sometimes it is the simple things that go wrong.
Please keep up the posts.
]]>Comment on Time Out by Dave Clarkehttps://stusshed.com/2017/04/17/time-out/#comment-39092
Sun, 16 Apr 2017 23:04:27 +0000http://stusshed.com/2017/04/17/time-out/#comment-39092Some pretty impressive war wounds Stuart.
Back in 2007, I had an operation from a work injury, they gave me 6 weeks off to recuperate. After 2 weeks I was going crazy, so I went into my workshop and started making a bar for inside the house. When it was finished the neighbours helped carry into the house for me and helped to install it. That was a good enough reason to have a celebratory drink once it was all over.
I bet you are using your time recuperating wisely and also thinking about your next lot of projects.
Get well soon mate.
]]>Comment on Time Out by Stuarthttps://stusshed.com/2017/04/17/time-out/#comment-39091
Sun, 16 Apr 2017 17:24:22 +0000http://stusshed.com/2017/04/17/time-out/#comment-39091Thanks, yes, hard to maintain sometimes with all the competing demands.

Having fun with what you do is critical, and I’m still enjoying it, even though the relationship with the shed has been changing. Problem solving is the most rewarding aspect woodworking, keeps the mind sharp, and focussed.

The shed isn’t ideal for solar, but in my case I will be putting a full coverage up there, but rather than for power generation, it will be solar heating for the swimming pool. That has a secondary benefit of sucking some of the summer heat out of the shed.

]]>Comment on Time Out by Stuarthttps://stusshed.com/2017/04/17/time-out/#comment-39090
Sun, 16 Apr 2017 17:17:57 +0000http://stusshed.com/2017/04/17/time-out/#comment-39090Thanks Andrew, yeah, we are all good. Mending quick.

Having a look st the underside of the MDF, and the saw really got hold of it. Yes, padding helped. It looks a lot more painful than it was. Still, whenever it happens there are lessons to learn (or re-learn). None of us are immune to careless mistakes.

Both events can be contributed to a number of factors, with two first and foremost: incorrect practice, and a loss of concentration.

]]>Comment on Time Out by is@sympac.com.auhttps://stusshed.com/2017/04/17/time-out/#comment-39089
Sun, 16 Apr 2017 17:01:54 +0000http://stusshed.com/2017/04/17/time-out/#comment-39089blogs are difficult to maintain. we move, we change.

How could a sub mariner explain that at sea?

For one’s self, I get dusty and am not game to tackle Osage Orange via me bandsaw.

My shed is good fun because I am still haven fun. Problem solving and haven fukken fun too… as well. Laughter is top-most..etc. And I say that because it is to your credit.

I should remember your shed roof size and azimuth. Yep. I do. Difficult to fit a 5kWh solar. Did you have a dunny in ya shed?

Thanks Stu. You’ll be fine.

]]>Comment on Time Out by Devashishhttps://stusshed.com/2017/04/17/time-out/#comment-39088
Sun, 16 Apr 2017 15:35:48 +0000http://stusshed.com/2017/04/17/time-out/#comment-39088Get. Well soon!!
]]>Comment on Time Out by Andrew Wilkersonhttps://stusshed.com/2017/04/17/time-out/#comment-39087
Sun, 16 Apr 2017 15:01:56 +0000http://stusshed.com/2017/04/17/time-out/#comment-39087 Stay safe!]]>Ouch! Hope you’re on the mend now. That seems like a lot of damage for 3mm mdf but I guess it hit you at high speed. I hope I never find out. I have a very old belt driven table saw, usually if something goes wrong it just jams the blade while the motor keeps running and the belt slips. Still, can’t be too careful so thanks for the heads up. Might cause internal damage if it hit me, I don’t have as much padding as you 😀 Stay safe!
]]>Comment on Excalibur Scroll Saw EX21 by Percy Gilbyhttps://stusshed.com/2009/09/22/excalibur-scroll-saw-ex21/#comment-39062
Thu, 06 Apr 2017 05:23:36 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5049#comment-39062The forward and back oscillation of the blade is huge even after calibration of the motor and also the blade seems very agressive making it very difficult to control the cut.
Is there any way it could be smoothened out to make working more manageable?
The people at Carbac don’t seem to have a clue about this machine.
]]>Comment on Happy New Year! by Greta Lundborghttps://stusshed.com/2008/01/01/happy-new-year/#comment-39056
Tue, 04 Apr 2017 01:18:42 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2008/01/01/happy-new-year/#comment-39056Hi Stuart.
I am wondering about very young babies teething on huon pine blocks etc. Not a bad idea..if it is in no way toxic. Absolutely better than plastic and would not splinter if made in smooth rounded shapes. Dumb idea?
]]>Comment on Kerfing – Bending wood on the tablesaw by Home Theater Subwoofer – Part I | Daniel Tonks – Bloghttps://stusshed.com/2007/07/17/kerfing-bending-wood-on-the-tablesaw/#comment-39044
Wed, 29 Mar 2017 18:38:16 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2007/07/17/kerfing-bending-wood-on-the-tablesaw/#comment-39044[…] been toying with the idea of using kerf cuts to build an enclosure with a curved back and there was plenty of wood in the shop, so I went for […]
]]>Comment on Shed Layout by Shed Layout Ideas | Shed Designs Furnitureshttps://stusshed.com/2013/08/04/shed-layout/#comment-38998
Sat, 11 Mar 2017 21:22:29 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=14600#comment-38998[…] Shed Layout Ideas Shed Layout | Stu's Shed Size: 566 X 600 | Source: stusshed.com […]
]]>Comment on Update on the Kreg Plug Cutter by tomanderson145https://stusshed.com/2017/03/01/update-on-the-kreg-plug-cutter/#comment-38977
Tue, 07 Mar 2017 02:45:15 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19858#comment-38977Seems like a great product, except it costs more than a pocket hole jig! An eight bit cutter set is $32 from Carbatec. The trick for the Kreg ones is that they can be used in the jig itself to get the angle.

]]>Comment on Do you want to buy a Torque Workcentre? by Stuarthttps://stusshed.com/2017/03/01/do-you-want-to-buy-a-torque-workcentre/#comment-38963
Fri, 03 Mar 2017 20:30:12 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19863#comment-38963All?!
]]>Comment on Do you want to buy a Torque Workcentre? by Lazy Larryhttps://stusshed.com/2017/03/01/do-you-want-to-buy-a-torque-workcentre/#comment-38962
Fri, 03 Mar 2017 19:49:08 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19863#comment-38962For readers in Qld… I have a 3 metre TWC for sale… not as many attachments..and all my woodworking machines and tools.
]]>Comment on Drilling down by Stuarthttps://stusshed.com/2016/09/06/drilling-down/#comment-38955
Thu, 02 Mar 2017 10:50:12 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19545#comment-38955Sadly, no – don’t think I will be any time soon 😦
]]>Comment on Update on the Kreg Plug Cutter by Stuarthttps://stusshed.com/2017/03/01/update-on-the-kreg-plug-cutter/#comment-38952
Wed, 01 Mar 2017 05:43:49 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19858#comment-38952Yes in this case- Carbatec is an Australian-wide retailer
]]>Comment on Update on the Kreg Plug Cutter by Berniesrhttps://stusshed.com/2017/03/01/update-on-the-kreg-plug-cutter/#comment-38951
Wed, 01 Mar 2017 04:42:50 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19858#comment-38951Thanks for the update! I have been patiently waiting for this. I presume you are refrring to a local(AUS) supplier.
]]>Comment on Drilling down by Alex Karahttps://stusshed.com/2016/09/06/drilling-down/#comment-38949
Tue, 28 Feb 2017 19:44:10 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19545#comment-38949Stu, The wait is over. Have you managed to get your hands on one of these beauties… Nova Voyager… any reviews anticipated?
]]>Comment on Vale The Timber Benders by Nigel Flynnhttps://stusshed.com/2016/11/18/vale-the-timber-benders/#comment-38942
Sat, 25 Feb 2017 21:27:10 +0000http://stusshed.com/2016/11/18/vale-the-timber-benders/#comment-38942Well I’ll buggered, how are you mate? It’s been a long time since those halcyon days, Im reliving them to some extent, for the last few years I’ve been collecting and restoring 100cu in monos , five of them and one tunnel about to hit the water.
Great pity about Don and Sue, they were very genuine people with a real passion for the old bending plant.
I hope both you and Shirley are keeping well,
Kind regards,
Nigel.
PS . Chris Twikler and I are heading to Goolwa for my 65th to participate in the Vintage rally, I’ve got plenty of spare boats and you’d be welcome to join us.
]]>Comment on Timber of-the-Month: Silky Oak by waynehttps://stusshed.com/2009/02/07/timber-of-the-month-silky-oak/#comment-38913
Sun, 19 Feb 2017 10:25:57 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=2998#comment-38913Hello,

New to wood work but i have taken a fancy to silky oak, can you recommend a varnish to use, the project is just going to be a small table at this stage and i got the wood from house panel, an old type house (know here and a Queenslander).

]]>Comment on The frailty of substance by Joelhttps://stusshed.com/2012/08/18/the-frailty-of-substance/#comment-38904
Fri, 17 Feb 2017 21:00:40 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=12373#comment-38904Please….if you discover the “how”…then share it with us!!! I have an idea how I might do it….I have 30 cut logs which would be perfect!
]]>Comment on Ever heard of a polissoir? by Michael Wittehttps://stusshed.com/2017/02/06/ever-heard-of-a-polissoir/#comment-38835
Mon, 06 Feb 2017 03:02:27 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19833#comment-38835I made a couple out of straw broom handles and cable ties. It gives a beautiful surface feel without removing material.
]]>Comment on Rockwell Jaw Horse by Paulhttps://stusshed.com/2008/10/07/rockwell-jaw-horse-2/#comment-38814
Tue, 31 Jan 2017 22:01:59 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=2194#comment-38814Here is a great photo of a Rockwell Jaw Horse standing outside in Arizona

]]>Comment on Portable Extraction by Philhttps://stusshed.com/2017/01/11/portable-extraction/#comment-38794
Thu, 26 Jan 2017 02:59:26 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19734#comment-38794Seems a neat little unit. Finding it on Festool’s website was a bit of a challenge, I only found it by searching for CTL as it didn’t show up with the rest of the dust extractors. Makes me think they’d rather sell you something else.

I wonder why they didn’t go down the cordless route with it though. Dewalt make a nice little unit that runs on mains power or their 14.4, 18 and 54 volt batteries. It’s a class L like the Festool but wet and dry. The cordless Milwaukee models are becoming popular with finish carpenters too, I think because it avoids the hassles of test and tag on mains powered gear every 3 months.

]]>Comment on Episode 43 Triton Steel Cutter by Rock Oratoriohttps://stusshed.com/2008/12/10/episode-43-triton-steel-cutter/#comment-38792
Tue, 24 Jan 2017 00:25:41 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2008/12/10/episode-43-triton-steel-cutter/#comment-38792Let me know if you like to sell it
]]>Comment on 筷子大師 by Darren Samphierhttps://stusshed.com/2017/01/12/%e7%ad%b7%e5%ad%90%e5%a4%a7%e5%b8%ab/#comment-38762
Mon, 16 Jan 2017 20:12:21 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19775#comment-38762Stu, I received mine last week too. I’ve been making chopsticks like crazy. Jarrah is working well. Osage Orange and Purple heart seem good too. Having some trouble with Lignum and a lot of trouble with Turpentine.
]]>Comment on 筷子大師 by Nathanhttps://stusshed.com/2017/01/12/%e7%ad%b7%e5%ad%90%e5%a4%a7%e5%b8%ab/#comment-38758
Mon, 16 Jan 2017 00:33:13 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19775#comment-38758Again reading your blog has hurt my hip pocket. I’ve put an order in as I was already looking for a small block plane. I like your economic argument for this!
]]>Comment on Needing Triton Spares? by Barry Jardhttps://stusshed.com/2009/11/26/needing-triton-spares/#comment-38753
Sun, 15 Jan 2017 10:45:10 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5733#comment-38753Hi Dennis, I see from your comments you had parts for the Mark 3 workbench in January 2010. Don’t know if you can assist but I am trying to obtain a set of four Saw Clamps or what would be equivalent to the Saw Clamps which hold the circular saw in position on the Series 2000 Saw Slide Chassis. Are you able to assist? The clamps which came with the MK3 are an alloy ‘U-shaped’ lug held in position with washers and butterfly nuts.
I would appreciate a response if you are able to assist.

Barry

]]>Comment on A Comment by Philhttps://stusshed.com/2017/01/11/a-comment/#comment-38738
Thu, 12 Jan 2017 09:59:56 +0000http://stusshed.com/2017/01/11/a-comment/#comment-38738
Bunnings isn't the first place I'd go for timber and sheet goods anyway, there are plenty of trade suppliers around me. Not too hard to sign up for a pay as you go trade account, even without an ABN.]]>I have no complaints about service at Bunnings either, though it’s not quite up there with the service I had at Carbatec from a bloke with the same name as you 😉
Bunnings isn’t the first place I’d go for timber and sheet goods anyway, there are plenty of trade suppliers around me. Not too hard to sign up for a pay as you go trade account, even without an ABN.
]]>Comment on 筷子大師 by ausworkshophttps://stusshed.com/2017/01/12/%e7%ad%b7%e5%ad%90%e5%a4%a7%e5%b8%ab/#comment-38736
Thu, 12 Jan 2017 05:37:41 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19775#comment-38736That’s funny. I put it into translate and changed it back to English then pressed the speaker icon to hear her say it in Japanese and then English, it’s slightly different but I guess that’s the best it can translate back.
If you make some with the engraving I’ll buy some, they would make a great corporate gift in a nice box. Good for last minute gifts for an awards night.
]]>Comment on 筷子大師 by Stuarthttps://stusshed.com/2017/01/12/%e7%ad%b7%e5%ad%90%e5%a4%a7%e5%b8%ab/#comment-38734
Thu, 12 Jan 2017 04:43:00 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19775#comment-38734箸でフライを捕まえた男が何かを達成する
Which is the same in Japanese (according to Google)
]]>Comment on 筷子大師 by Stuarthttps://stusshed.com/2017/01/12/%e7%ad%b7%e5%ad%90%e5%a4%a7%e5%b8%ab/#comment-38733
Thu, 12 Jan 2017 04:40:57 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19775#comment-38733It is a good idea anyway!
]]>Comment on 筷子大師 by ausworkshophttps://stusshed.com/2017/01/12/%e7%ad%b7%e5%ad%90%e5%a4%a7%e5%b8%ab/#comment-38732
Thu, 12 Jan 2017 04:12:38 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19775#comment-38732Oops! old news, he already did it years ago, sorry, ignore my last post 🙂
]]>Comment on 筷子大師 by ausworkshophttps://stusshed.com/2017/01/12/%e7%ad%b7%e5%ad%90%e5%a4%a7%e5%b8%ab/#comment-38731
Thu, 12 Jan 2017 04:10:12 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19775#comment-38731You could engrave them with
‘Man who catch fly with chopstick accomplish anything.’
Jackie Chan is talking about doing the remake I think.
Get in early and stock up!
]]>Comment on Chopstick Master by 筷子大師 | Stu's Shedhttps://stusshed.com/2016/07/27/chopstick-master/#comment-38730
Thu, 12 Jan 2017 04:03:50 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19498#comment-38730[…] how does it work? You can certainly watch the videos from my original post, and I would really encourage you to read the story about the process that resulted in the […]
]]>Comment on A Comment by Dave Stantonhttps://stusshed.com/2017/01/11/a-comment/#comment-38723
Wed, 11 Jan 2017 11:28:50 +0000http://stusshed.com/2017/01/11/a-comment/#comment-38723Must be a different Bunnings company to the one we have in Penrith and Blue mountains NSW. Always great service. I usually call to see if they have the stock I am after before I get the car out of the garage.
]]>Comment on A Comment by Benhttps://stusshed.com/2017/01/11/a-comment/#comment-38720
Wed, 11 Jan 2017 08:45:44 +0000http://stusshed.com/2017/01/11/a-comment/#comment-38720I’d be suprised if they kept 20 sheets of any full sized sheet goods in stock at any given time. At my local bunnings , the 18mm mdf is now only accessible by forklift! In my opinion, Bunnings needs less of ‘good morning, how are you today’ from every staff member you pass and more of people that know what they are talking about and more attention to stock levels.

Having said that, my local Total Tools told me that the festool ts55 can cut marble with the stock blade. I knew festool was good, but didn’t know they were that good LOL.

Bunnings do have their place though, as they seem to be happy to sell below their cost price even on special order items to honour their 10% price guarantee. So today I just got them to order in a bosch blue sander for me at a $25 loss to them (I saw their cost price on the screen).

Ben 1. Bunnings 0.

]]>Comment on A Comment by ausworkshophttps://stusshed.com/2017/01/11/a-comment/#comment-38719
Wed, 11 Jan 2017 08:35:18 +0000http://stusshed.com/2017/01/11/a-comment/#comment-38719Yep, I reluctantly had to go there recently in Pakenham after being so used to the new level of service I was getting from Masters. I drove past the huge empty Masters store and over to the crowded Bunnings carpark tucked in the corner. It was very sad as I saw an electrician taking down the huge Masters sign off the wall and then went in to receive very poor service at Bunnings, I had forgotten how bad they were. Such a shame that more people didn’t start shopping at Masters. It was so much better in so many ways but many I spoke to had never even been in there for a look.

I went there first for everything, if I couldn’t get it then I went to Bunnings. Out of all the brands I used to buy very few are even available at Bunnings anymore, Wattle, Organoil, Decent Black spray paint, Good Bahco files (Nicholson are now rubbish and it’s all Bunnings sell) the list goes on and on.
Even the plywood selection was better at Masters as you say Stu, everything I used to get I now have to go to multiple suppliers. Too many suppliers have been screwed by Bunnings over the years and no longer deal with them and yet somehow they end up the ones who survive the war against Masters?? Now we are stuck with them again and they can get away with doing whatever they want and we just have to cop it.
So typical of Australia today. We just have to shut up and cop it. Powerless consumers!

]]>Comment on Banksia by Philhttps://stusshed.com/2016/12/29/banksia/#comment-38680
Sat, 31 Dec 2016 22:49:43 +0000http://stusshed.com/2016/12/29/banksia/#comment-38680It’s a delight to see Banksias as street tree plantings. Never seen this one before, only one I’ve seen with similar bark had red flowers. You don’t know what species this one is?
]]>Comment on Pegasus by Dave Clarkehttps://stusshed.com/2016/12/20/pegasus/#comment-38631
Mon, 19 Dec 2016 21:20:05 +0000http://stusshed.com/2016/12/20/pegasus/#comment-38631It looks great Stuart. A nice job of making, painting and photographing. Well done all three of you.
]]>Comment on New Kreg Product – a Plug Cutter by Craighttps://stusshed.com/2016/11/18/new-kreg-product-a-plug-cutter/#comment-38610
Mon, 12 Dec 2016 15:15:50 +0000http://stusshed.com/2016/11/18/new-kreg-product-a-plug-cutter/#comment-38610I have one that should be here tomorrow,(hopefully) from Canada, will let you know what I think Stu 🙂
]]>Comment on Toolversed Rating by Stuarthttps://stusshed.com/2016/12/04/toolversed-rating/#comment-38567
Sun, 04 Dec 2016 23:31:31 +0000http://stusshed.com/2016/12/04/toolversed-rating/#comment-38567Thanks for the update – that is all very interesting! It is probably a good thing I wasn’t so aware of it when the exchange rate was at parity – would have been very dangerous!!
]]>Comment on Toolversed Rating by Danielhttps://stusshed.com/2016/12/04/toolversed-rating/#comment-38566
Sun, 04 Dec 2016 23:27:45 +0000http://stusshed.com/2016/12/04/toolversed-rating/#comment-38566I actually buy quite a few tools from Amazon. Not power tools obviously (because of the different mains power voltage in the US) – and I’d probably never buy battery “skin only” tools there either, because of possible problems down the line with international warranties.

However, it’s great for all the accessories and consumables. Festool clamps, track stops, splinterguards, splinterguard strip etc used to work out loads cheaper (when the exchange rate was good). Nowadays it’s still a little cheaper in most cases. Amazon themselves stock quite a bit of festool stuff (often when you search for something on amazon you’ll find a lot of it is supplied by their “marketplace” sellers – and many of those won’t ship to Australia).

Just a couple of weeks ago I ordered a whole bunch of magswitch featherboards. Even with the current ho-hum exchange rate it worked out cheaper than buying them from Carbatec. The shipping charges can be a killer – tools are often heavy, and you pay for weight.

As an excercise I just threw two magswitch universal featherboards and a magswitch starter kit into an amazon cart to calculate the final delivered price: AUD $241. From Cabatec (who do free shipping for orders over $200), it would be AUD $255 delivered. Nearly $15 cheaper. Not an amazing discount, but if you’re buying a fair load of stuff it adds up. Also, the shipping is a lot more reasonable with lighter things, so you can save a lot more.

And lastly, Amazon have (finally) delt with the biggest frustration in buying tools from them: when you search for something, you can now filter the results to show *only* items that will ship to australia (no more having to browse to each item to see a message saying “… does not ship to {your suburb}”. You’ll need to be logged in with your amazon account to see that option I think.

]]>Comment on Carbatec Sale by Stuarthttps://stusshed.com/2016/12/01/carbatec-sale/#comment-38553
Fri, 02 Dec 2016 05:25:08 +0000http://stusshed.com/2016/12/01/carbatec-sale/#comment-38553Enjoy! It is an awesome machine
]]>Comment on The frailty of substance by Marvinhttps://stusshed.com/2012/08/18/the-frailty-of-substance/#comment-38552
Fri, 02 Dec 2016 03:29:02 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=12373#comment-38552Q bonita gracia al decorar y reitilizar el tronco me gustaria una tuteria sobre como hacerla! Pag, facebook: BombonArte. Bendiciones
]]>Comment on Carbatec Sale by Cabbiehttps://stusshed.com/2016/12/01/carbatec-sale/#comment-38545
Thu, 01 Dec 2016 07:49:29 +0000http://stusshed.com/2016/12/01/carbatec-sale/#comment-38545Unfortunately clicking on the lathe draws a blank.
]]>Comment on The cost of success by Squizzyhttps://stusshed.com/2013/02/03/the-cost-of-success/#comment-38544
Wed, 30 Nov 2016 22:59:13 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=13165#comment-38544Yeh Gday stu,
Thanks very much mate for ya reply, your advice is spot on, I’m givin me local council a call today and hopefully they can give me some good news, but if that goes south, I’ll try the next option, but I’ll keep in touch to let ya know how it all goes, so thanks again stu.
Squizzy ( Werribee vic )
]]>Comment on Carbatec Sale by Merv Eatonhttps://stusshed.com/2016/12/01/carbatec-sale/#comment-38543
Wed, 30 Nov 2016 22:28:48 +0000http://stusshed.com/2016/12/01/carbatec-sale/#comment-38543Thanks for that, I just bought one from your info got it at $1822.00 thanks Stu.
]]>Comment on Vale The Timber Benders by Stuarthttps://stusshed.com/2016/11/18/vale-the-timber-benders/#comment-38541
Wed, 30 Nov 2016 04:04:39 +0000http://stusshed.com/2016/11/18/vale-the-timber-benders/#comment-38541So would a lot of us- can’t let old trades slip away. Would even make an interesting museum, if not a commercial operation.
]]>Comment on The cost of success by Stuarthttps://stusshed.com/2013/02/03/the-cost-of-success/#comment-38540
Wed, 30 Nov 2016 04:03:16 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=13165#comment-38540In the first instance, have a chat with your local council. Some have a service where you can book in a separate hard rubbish collection, either one for free, or for a nominal fee $50 or so.

If you then explain that it is all already in a bag, they may just do that.

Alternately, contact a cheap skip supplier and again discuss what you have, or at worst, transfer it to a normal skip.

Another option is to find a mate with a ute and crane (or maneuver it into a trailer (block & tackle, or winch) and take it to the tip.

There will be a way.

Or pay the fee for Dumbo to take it, and give them holy hell on social media for their unreasonable charges, at least it will finally be gone

]]>Comment on The cost of success by Squizzyhttps://stusshed.com/2013/02/03/the-cost-of-success/#comment-38539
Wed, 30 Nov 2016 03:52:30 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=13165#comment-38539Yeh hi stu, mate I’m going through the same problem now with the jumbo bag, and when I rang for it to be collected, they stung me with that ridiculous price and there was no way that I was gonna take that price. So now I have this bag in my driveway which has been there for nearly a year, and I’m out of ideas in regards to getting it picked up, would you have any contacts or ideas regarding a company that would pick this bag up for a reasonable price, if so mate it would be much appreciated, so cheers mate, SQUIZZY. ( Werribee vic )
]]>Comment on Vale The Timber Benders by Nigel Flynnhttps://stusshed.com/2016/11/18/vale-the-timber-benders/#comment-38534
Tue, 29 Nov 2016 07:54:06 +0000http://stusshed.com/2016/11/18/vale-the-timber-benders/#comment-38534So sorry to hear of Don And Sue’s passing.
I sold them the timber bending plant 15 years ago. Would hate to see the old gear go for scrap.
Nigel Flynn ( Tasmanian Timber Bending Works)
]]>Comment on Time for a name change by Dennishttps://stusshed.com/2016/11/22/time-for-a-name-change/#comment-38531
Mon, 28 Nov 2016 07:17:59 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19700#comment-38531just came back from this event didn’t bother to stay as they weren’t demonstrating just a talkfest. couldn’t believe the prices!
]]>Comment on Clean up in isle 1 by ausworkshophttps://stusshed.com/2016/11/27/clean-up-in-isle-1/#comment-38528
Mon, 28 Nov 2016 02:33:17 +0000http://stusshed.com/2016/11/27/clean-up-in-isle-1/#comment-38528Yes, I hear you. I have some of those boxes myself. Unfortunately I won’t be un packing them because we are moving yet again! Hopefully this will be the last time I have to pack up house and workshop. So after the Christmas rush it’s time to start packing.
]]>Comment on The great Masters sell off. by MVFlaim Furnituremakerhttps://stusshed.com/2016/11/27/the-great-masters-sell-off/#comment-38525
Sun, 27 Nov 2016 23:08:53 +0000http://stusshed.com/2016/11/27/the-great-masters-sell-off/#comment-38525Buy it all and sell it on eBay. haha
]]>Comment on The great Masters sell off. by tomanderson145https://stusshed.com/2016/11/27/the-great-masters-sell-off/#comment-38523
Sun, 27 Nov 2016 07:00:04 +0000http://stusshed.com/2016/11/27/the-great-masters-sell-off/#comment-38523They already had that Triton stuff at >50% off months ago. Nearly nothing else left on the shelves.
]]>Comment on The great Masters sell off. by Michael Wittehttps://stusshed.com/2016/11/27/the-great-masters-sell-off/#comment-38522
Sun, 27 Nov 2016 05:54:18 +0000http://stusshed.com/2016/11/27/the-great-masters-sell-off/#comment-38522I think is because there is no stock of batteries. They were the first things to go. All the other big brands names you can source batteries from other outlets in Australia.
]]>Comment on Faces by Stuarthttps://stusshed.com/2015/02/17/faces/#comment-38520
Sat, 26 Nov 2016 23:33:56 +0000http://stusshed.com/2015/02/17/faces/#comment-38520Not a great deal- the software trial expired before I could really get into it. Will try again in a bit (after the Xmas rush)!
]]>Comment on Faces by Mikehttps://stusshed.com/2015/02/17/faces/#comment-38513
Sat, 26 Nov 2016 00:43:32 +0000http://stusshed.com/2015/02/17/faces/#comment-38513Did you experiment with Australian timbers and Photovcarve? What worked well?
]]>Comment on Stopped the Saw by Benhttps://stusshed.com/2016/11/19/stopped-the-saw/#comment-38509
Thu, 24 Nov 2016 12:32:55 +0000http://stusshed.com/2016/11/19/stopped-the-saw/#comment-38509Whilst on my quest for a new table saw a few months ago, I ended up buying the SawStop Jobsite saw. Portability won out over a giant cast iron surface. Having said that, out the box it was a better cut than my previous Carbatec 10HB. Now that I’ve spent some time dialing it in, I’m within 0.13mm over a 2400mm cut. Good enough in my book.

Yes I could have bought a ‘proper’ table saw for the same or even less money, but like you said, work out the yearly cost of insurance over the life of the tool and I’m liking the SS offering. Especially now that we have a child (amazing how that changes perspective?) if he wants to start woodworking at the age I did, I’d rather have him using a SS over anything else.

]]>Comment on Breathe Easy by Jonniehttps://stusshed.com/2011/02/14/breathe-easy/#comment-38502
Wed, 23 Nov 2016 14:18:53 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=8920#comment-38502I think some caution is needed here; the comment made about SEEING how clear the air is on exhibition stands is slightly misleading as, when you’re talking about harmful wood dust particles of less than 10 microns, even the best eyesight can not see them. Microclene themselves state that.

I was about to buy a Microclene unit the other day, but was very disappointed in what I found looking into the detail, having believed these were the business. While the advertised particle size sounds good, the efficiency of the filter does not measure-up. From what I can gather, these units only have a single-stage system, and use a ‘G4’ filter specification. From what I read (even comments quoted from Microclene themselves) this can only capture 65% of particles at 1 micron or smaller.

My 3hp primary extraction unit does a good job of sucking up particle down to about 1-2 microns. But it is well known the exhaust air from extractors is actually leaving smaller microscopic particles airborne, so actually creating a secondary problem. I was looking at an fine air filter (as Microclene is advertised to be) specifically to deal with these microscopic and very dangerous particles 1 micron and less in size; an ‘ambient’ filter I could leave running to capture these potentially very dangerous particles (dangerous for their size, not wood type). To know 45% or these particles would not be caught in the filters is disappointing. Why they only use a single filter is beyond me.

Personally, to cite particle size without also quoting efficiency in capturing that stated size is misleading. I am glad I looked into it more. I’m not leaving this to cause trouble, but to urge others to look into the full specification of filters before buying.

I ended up buying a TWO-stage fine air filter, which states captures 99% of particles of 5 micron size, and 89% of 1 micron size; a much more effective filtering process. And that’s combined with a higher airflow, washable filters, and same price tag as the Microclene I was looking at.

While this was for my home workshop, I should say I work in the wood industry, and studied cabinetmaking alongside Wood Science, so am not ill-informed about H&S and wood extraction systems.

I hope this is useful, even only to ensure customers seek the necessary assurances if it is believed I am incorrect.

]]>Comment on Stopped the Saw by Philhttps://stusshed.com/2016/11/19/stopped-the-saw/#comment-38500
Wed, 23 Nov 2016 10:17:29 +0000http://stusshed.com/2016/11/19/stopped-the-saw/#comment-38500This is the kind of scenario that makes you both appreciate and dislike the SawStop approach. I have to admit I’m cheering for Bosch in the current patent lawsuit taken by SawStop, because a system that doesn’t destroy the blade while saving your skin is clearly the winner if it’s got to deal with these kinds of false triggers. At the same time I’m hoping that biomedical research leads to other forms of detection that don’t rely on actual blade contact.

One that intrigues me is the BladeStop system for bandsaws, which reportedly will stop a bandsaw in 15 milliseconds if you touch the blade. But it is marketed to the meat processing industry, which makes me wonder what technology is being used to detect blade contact. Sounds like something that might be able to eliminate false triggers.

]]>Comment on Time for a name change by twocshttps://stusshed.com/2016/11/22/time-for-a-name-change/#comment-38499
Wed, 23 Nov 2016 04:42:31 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19700#comment-38499It seems like Master’s had an exclusive distribution deal for many of the Triton power tools. It will be interesting to see how Triton deals with the opportunity to find new retailers. Triton sponsors an increasing number of YouTube woodworkers, all US based. Carbatec’s event for the “exclusive” workcentre may be the start of more Australia-centred marketing.
]]>Comment on Time for a name change by Tom Andersonhttps://stusshed.com/2016/11/22/time-for-a-name-change/#comment-38498
Wed, 23 Nov 2016 04:41:21 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19700#comment-38498It seems like Master’s had an exclusive distribution deal for many of the Triton power tools. It will be interesting to see how Triton deals with the opportunity to find new retailers. Triton sponsors an increasing number of YouTube woodworkers, all US based. Carbatec’s event for the “exclusive” workcentre may be the start of more Australia-centred marketing.
]]>Comment on Time for a name change by Philhttps://stusshed.com/2016/11/22/time-for-a-name-change/#comment-38494
Tue, 22 Nov 2016 12:31:54 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19700#comment-38494Certainly looks like Carbatec picture the new products as a slightly more budget friendly Festool and are pricing the range that way. The TWX7 system looks interesting, but I can’t say it’s compelling.

Quite a shock to see how much prices on other items have gone up, notably the routers. Seeing the Triton wet sharpener at Tormek price levels left me speechless, as did the price increase on the Superjaws. It’s as if we are expected to forget the bad years and poor products and suddenly think of the brand as premium. While there are products like the routers that deserve their reputation, one has to wonder why prices suddenly increase by hundreds and how it is justified. As useless as Masters were, at least it kept pricing competitive.

]]>Comment on New Kreg Product – a Plug Cutter by buypowertoolsonlinehttps://stusshed.com/2016/11/18/new-kreg-product-a-plug-cutter/#comment-38491
Mon, 21 Nov 2016 16:18:12 +0000http://stusshed.com/2016/11/18/new-kreg-product-a-plug-cutter/#comment-38491We are just about to add this little guy to our E-commerce site in Canada and we ship internationally, so far the reviews back from others have been good, high quality bit that you would expect from Kreg,
]]>Comment on New Kreg Product – a Plug Cutter by ausworkshophttps://stusshed.com/2016/11/18/new-kreg-product-a-plug-cutter/#comment-38489
Sun, 20 Nov 2016 02:45:30 +0000http://stusshed.com/2016/11/18/new-kreg-product-a-plug-cutter/#comment-38489Nice,
I have the Screw it Screws pocket hole jig, I wonder if they will be looking at adding something similar to their range. I resisted buying a pocket hole jig for many years but now I have one I find it comes in handy for all sorts of jobs around the house and in the workshop. I should have bought one years ago!
]]>Comment on The frailty of substance by Javier L Villaloboshttps://stusshed.com/2012/08/18/the-frailty-of-substance/#comment-38481
Fri, 18 Nov 2016 05:45:57 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=12373#comment-38481Are there instructions on how to do the trunks
]]>Comment on Top 50 Woodworking Blogs by ausworkshophttps://stusshed.com/2016/11/10/top-50-woodworking-blogs/#comment-38463
Mon, 14 Nov 2016 07:18:07 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19680#comment-38463Don’t feel bad about not posting as often, I prefer it, having not much time these days myself makes me feel better that I haven’t missed as much if I forget to check blog posts, far too many distractions online these days eating into our time anyway. The good thing is you have added heaps of content over the years and people can always search back for an old post of interested. That’s the good thing about woodworking, not much changes over the years so most of the old posts are still just as relevant today. I started a blog last year and haven’t had time to add anything to it at all! Hard enough keeping up with my website, emails, Instagram and Facebook so I’m always impressed when someone can run a blog for so long if it’s not their full time job.
]]>Comment on Masters loss can be our gain by Richardhttps://stusshed.com/2016/11/07/masters-loss-can-be-our-gain/#comment-38448
Tue, 08 Nov 2016 09:59:58 +0000http://stusshed.com/2016/11/07/masters-loss-can-be-our-gain/#comment-38448I picked up acouple of Mega Vices (like Superjaws). The Mega Vice III is selling for $99 but I picked up a Mega Vice II for $54 and then another for $48!
]]>Comment on Masters loss can be our gain by ausworkshophttps://stusshed.com/2016/11/07/masters-loss-can-be-our-gain/#comment-38447
Tue, 08 Nov 2016 02:05:22 +0000http://stusshed.com/2016/11/07/masters-loss-can-be-our-gain/#comment-38447Nice. But you really should be making them from wood 🙂
I picked up a spare drill – Worx brand. Now have have it under my bench with the pocket hole drill bit in it ready to go (screwitscrews) when I need to quickly do a pocket hole for workshop furniture or jigs, very handy to have a few spare drills setup ready to go. I do the same with my routers (I think I have about 11 now), maybe I’m just lazy but anything to save time is a worthwhile investment in my opinion, I hate changing bits. Sales like these are a good way to get ahead. It is a shame to see it close though, I had only just got used to going there. Items like Wattyl products (I love their spray polyurethane) or good quality Bahco files, things you can’t get at Bunnings anymore. Now I’ll have to hunt around again, was good to be able to get everything I needed in one place.
]]>Comment on Cast Iron Router Table progress by Stuarthttps://stusshed.com/2009/01/08/cast-iron-router-table-progress/#comment-38445
Mon, 07 Nov 2016 13:17:08 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=2824#comment-38445With regards to whether to get a tablesaw. While I will temper my answer based on I don’t know what you are specifically wanting to do with woodworking, my general response would be “absolutely”.

I have a Festool saw and rail, which is brilliant btw – I love it, and it is perfect for the applications I use it for. But still, the tablesaw is one of the hardest working machines in my workshop. And these days, as many know, I have upgraded, and upgraded to the point I now have the SawStop Professional, and I love that saw.

With the luxury of space (and even if you don’t), I still prefer my router table and tablesaw to be separate, but it doesn’t have to be.

Even when I had a very small shed (and this is going back to only having a 3m x 3m – F*ck knows how I fitted!!!!), I had a tablesaw (Triton), router table (Triton), and a lathe (GMC)! I did try having a second router for a while, mounted with the tablesaw (once I upgraded to the TS10L tablesaw), but that router never got used, I always used the separate router table for all my jobs.

These days, space is a bit more available (at least not as tight as it was!), but I still have to justify each machine and the footprint it uses, and still the separate router table has its own space in the workshop.

The wings I bought are available from Carbatec, but not normally a catalog item. They are the wings for the TSC10HB tablesaw. Carbatec do stock them and can sell them separately. They are solid (no hole for the router). I then added one of the router wings, also for the TSC10HB to mount the router to (although I did get it machined to fit the Incra plate). The reason I went with a router wing and still machined it, is the router wing is slightly wider and therefore had enough meat left after cutting the router plate opening.

As I can’t see the rest of your post while writing this, I’ll send this then check if you had any more questions!

As you know (or at least have answered my questions regarding my multi table build) that I am trying to build a “solid” cast-iron top to use as the platform for my multi table.

Trough my search,I have ran into a minor “glitch”. I’ve found the carbitec router table extension wings but I’m having difficulty trying to find the solid tops without any holes etc in the tops. Ie I could just get 5 router extension wings and bolt them together to get my flat cast iron surface, but this leaves me with a router hole in each of the wings and not just a flat top.

What tablesaw wings did you buy and where did you get them from, that are just a solid, flat top without the router hole? Ive right though the carbitec catalog and a few other places but none come up with the bare tops with having to shell out a small fortune? Granted, the initial blow to the wallet soon fades as long as business stays constantly steady… Where did you find the tops that you have used, it would maybe save a few bucks which could then be spent on nice slabs of quilted maple etc… Each dollar saved equals/adds to very nice premium or prestigious timber to work with and use 🙂 I know you know what I mean! 🙂

In saying that, a lot of the tablesaws I’ve looked at that come with the extended wings but none, afaik, sell them buy themselves. Although I have been wanting a tablesaw for quite a while now, but I don’t know if I should invest in one just yet… It wouldn’t hurt getting a tablesaw though I guess… I need a bigger shed ha ha ha! But for what I do, just a 185mm and a 9″ skill saw along with a level/straight edge has been fine sofar for the work I do, so I am tossing up getting a tablesaw…

Anyway, do you know what the tablesaw extension wings you have used for this awesome router table are?

Sorry for the long post and all the questions! Just want to do this right the first time! I’m not sure whether to buy just the wings alone (5 of them) or buy a tablesaw and build off that with say 3 or 4 extra wings? Decisions decisions…

Thanks heaps in advance for not only your time to read this post, but for the info and help in advance if you can provide it!

Much appreciated & kind regards

Steve

]]>Comment on Needing Triton Spares? by Doug McPhiehttps://stusshed.com/2009/11/26/needing-triton-spares/#comment-38428
Fri, 04 Nov 2016 23:21:14 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5733#comment-38428Thank you
]]>Comment on Needing Triton Spares? by Stuarthttps://stusshed.com/2009/11/26/needing-triton-spares/#comment-38427
Fri, 04 Nov 2016 11:30:47 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5733#comment-38427It is actually WCA334, and if you search for that on the link in my article, it is available for about £12
]]>Comment on Needing Triton Spares? by Doughttps://stusshed.com/2009/11/26/needing-triton-spares/#comment-38425
Fri, 04 Nov 2016 06:18:14 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=5733#comment-38425Phill
I have been looking for the same part and although it is years later to your post did you ever find this part and if so where.
]]>Comment on Episode 94 Dr Kapex by Dennishttps://stusshed.com/2013/10/30/episode-94-dr-kapex/#comment-38417
Wed, 02 Nov 2016 08:30:26 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=15102#comment-38417gday stu just did a little upgrade to the dust collection on my kapex basically got some duct tape and extended about 50mm the dust flap/hood at the rear of the blade.
wow huge improvement. I’m doing a lot of pine framing and the difference is chalk and cheese
]]>Comment on October by Bob Wisemanhttps://stusshed.com/2016/11/01/october/#comment-38413
Tue, 01 Nov 2016 21:59:28 +0000http://stusshed.com/2016/11/01/october/#comment-38413Hi Stuart,
Just a heads up about the new Australian built Emblaser 2 Laser engraver/cutter. It is available at half price as a pre-order for about $2K until November 4th. It looks to be an amazing machine – I’ve ordered mine !https://darklylabs.com/emblaser2/
Bob Wiseman.
]]>Comment on October by Bob Wisemanhttps://stusshed.com/2016/11/01/october/#comment-38412
Tue, 01 Nov 2016 21:45:51 +0000http://stusshed.com/2016/11/01/october/#comment-38412Hi Stuart, Just a heads up about the new Australian built Emblaser 2 Laser engraver/cutter. It is available at half price as a pre-order for about $2K until November 4th. It looks to be an amazing machine – I’ve ordered mine ! https://darklylabs.com/emblaser2/ Bob Wiseman.
]]>Comment on The Ultimate Router Table Takes Shape by Stevehttps://stusshed.com/2009/02/20/the-ultimate-router-table-takes-shape/#comment-38408
Tue, 01 Nov 2016 00:17:27 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=3086#comment-38408 I'll keep you posted on my progress of the build.
Thanks heaps for the help and info! It's truly appreciated!
Kind regards
Steve]]>Hi Stuart,

Thanks for the promt reply and awesome info!

It sounds like the best way to go about getting a large, perfectly flat, cast-iron table to build off of. I will call them today to try and work a deal with them to get it all started. I know what you mean by its expensive to do! But to get that sized table, along with all its features, it seems like it is the best option and way to do it. Hopefully I won’t feel the burning sensation in my wallet for too long after buying and building it! It should pay itself off pretty quick, hopefully… 😁 I’ll keep you posted on my progress of the build.

Thanks heaps for the help and info! It’s truly appreciated!

Kind regards

Steve

]]>Comment on The Ultimate Router Table Takes Shape by Stuarthttps://stusshed.com/2009/02/20/the-ultimate-router-table-takes-shape/#comment-38406
Mon, 31 Oct 2016 09:26:36 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=3086#comment-38406Hi Steve, that is exactly what I did, and an Incra stand from Professional Woodworker Supplies.

I bolted each section together with high tensile bolts, and it all went very smoothly, and flat, on all sides.

The only machining was the opening for the router plate.

Each top was carefully bolted, using a rubber mallet to align each section as the bolts were tightened, tightened again, and again (like doing the head of an engine, so as not to introduce warp, nipping up one then the next, rather than trying to get one fully tight before starting the second bolt.

It is a heavy top, and is still going strong. Not a cheap way of getting a flat cast iron top, but very rigid!

]]>Comment on Rambutso Island by Stuarthttps://stusshed.com/2016/08/15/rambutso-island/#comment-38405
Mon, 31 Oct 2016 09:18:54 +0000http://stusshed.com/2016/08/15/rambutso-island/#comment-38405From memory it was one that I first got from Carbatec and sold it quite a few years ago as I was upgrading my tool collection. Unfortunately all I can suggest is keeping an eye out, and eBay. Other brands may also fit if you can find one. Other than Tormek, they don’t seem very common
]]>Comment on Rambutso Island by Paul Berghttps://stusshed.com/2016/08/15/rambutso-island/#comment-38400
Sun, 30 Oct 2016 23:34:58 +0000http://stusshed.com/2016/08/15/rambutso-island/#comment-38400In a previous copy of Stu Shed. I seen a mention of Sheppach 320 Planer attachment available for only $100 I have a Shappach Tiger 2500 and wood love to buy one of those attachments. Any hints her I can get them??
]]>Comment on The Ultimate Router Table Takes Shape by Stevehttps://stusshed.com/2009/02/20/the-ultimate-router-table-takes-shape/#comment-38391
Sat, 29 Oct 2016 08:35:59 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=3086#comment-38391Hi Stuart,

Hope this finds you well.

For the last week I have been looking and researching proper cast-iron/aluminium router tables for luthiery and general joinery around the house etc. I’ve stumbled across your table through my search and I am intrigued (and very impressed to say the least!) about how you have gone about this. Is it purely 5 cast iron wings from carbitec for their 12″ TS but not actually having the table saw at all, just the wings all bolted together for the top plus a custom built cabinet/stand? I’m thinking of doing the same, but different, wanting to create more of a router sled/drum sander/router table/table saw all in one… What I am wondering is how well do the wing extensions bolt together? Are they very accurate not only along the tops but the bolting face sides? Or did you have to do some grinding/machining to get them to bolt up true to eachother to have a perfectly flat surface over the whole length of the table? Hope I am making sense!?!

Thanks for the info! I’ll see if I can get in touch with the nearest masters (their phone was giving a weird busy signal on the weekend).

Yeah, I’d love the 1400w Festool router for hand-held work … ultimately right now I’m after something to live in a table and all the extra features (and $600 or so) of the Festool seem like they’d be a waste in a table. I guess compared with a makita/bosch/hitachi/dewalt of a similar price the Triton is *still* the best bet in a table since it doesn’t need a separate router lift.

One day, down the road I may well get the festool 1400w (it’s on the wish list): I’m invested in Festool’s whole system anyway (I’ve got one of their track saws and a couple of rails for it, which would be nice to use with the router).

On the whole Triton issue, do you know if the TRA001 is reasonably reliable? I think Triton had some issues with the MOF001 router didn’t they?

]]>Comment on Episode 37 GMC 180mm Power Planer by Stuarthttps://stusshed.com/2008/09/03/episode-37-gmc-180mm-power-planer/#comment-38378
Sun, 23 Oct 2016 23:41:00 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2008/09/03/episode-37-gmc-180mm-power-planer/#comment-38378Bloody hell – who is that thin, not grey guy standing there holding that planer? Surely I haven’t gotten that old that quick!
]]>Comment on Episode 37 GMC 180mm Power Planer by Stuarthttps://stusshed.com/2008/09/03/episode-37-gmc-180mm-power-planer/#comment-38377
Sun, 23 Oct 2016 23:39:52 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2008/09/03/episode-37-gmc-180mm-power-planer/#comment-38377It still runs because I don’t use it for anything. If I was a builder, it might be useful, but I can’t see any other particularly vital role that it can play.

I use a jointer for much of the work that it would be used for, and smaller, more manageable tools where I do need a portable planer.

For $100, it is a tool that can sit on the shelf in case it is needed one day. At $250, I’d put the money towards a real tool, such as a Jet 6″ jointer.

]]>Comment on Episode 37 GMC 180mm Power Planer by Peter Lillywhitehttps://stusshed.com/2008/09/03/episode-37-gmc-180mm-power-planer/#comment-38376
Sun, 23 Oct 2016 23:33:10 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2008/09/03/episode-37-gmc-180mm-power-planer/#comment-38376Thanks Stu. Sad but true. Is your GMC planer still running and do/did you find it to big for anything other than large timber? I ask because I can pick one (a new Triton version) up for around $250. I don’t have a planer and I wonder whether I would be better off investing in some thing more manageable.
]]>Comment on Call it the Triton Phoenix by Stuarthttps://stusshed.com/2011/01/18/call-it-the-triton-phoenix/#comment-38370
Sat, 22 Oct 2016 18:19:15 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=8768#comment-38370Hi Daniel,

Nothing has changed with the actual tool, but a lot has gone on in the background with the company.

I’ve lost touch with the particulars, but the company is now owned by the one that was originally the European distributor afaik.

Other than that, and the reduction in Australian distribution/retail to a single(?) company again (with the failure of Masters) may also play a factor. Of course, the Australian dollar will not have helped prices in the slightest, and that alone will have added a good 20% to the price.

Best bet (and I don’t know if Masters ever did stock the Triton router), is to see if they have any left, and get it at the liquidated price.

Otherwise, if you are going to spend that sort of money, even the Festool 1400W becomes a consideration!

Sadly, yes it is. Once GMC got involved with Triton, a number of power tools came out that were Chinese suppliers with rebadged products, as opposed to the (presumably) truly innovative products such as the original 2400W router.

I know I’m pretty late to the party on this post, but I was wondering if you had any idea why Triton routers seem to have skyrocketed in price over the last few years? I was going to buy the TRA001 in 2014 and at that time there were plenty of places selling it for around $350. Now I can’t find one for less than $530!! Is it just the AUD/USD exchange rate messing with things? Or has something changed about the routers themselves?

]]>Comment on Episode 37 GMC 180mm Power Planer by Peter Lillywhitehttps://stusshed.com/2008/09/03/episode-37-gmc-180mm-power-planer/#comment-38342
Wed, 19 Oct 2016 02:06:14 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/2008/09/03/episode-37-gmc-180mm-power-planer/#comment-38342Hi Stu. I know you did this way back in 2008 but I was wondering if you knew whether the Triton 180mm Triple blade planer is this GMC rebadged or modified? (Not sure if this comment posted twice)
]]>Comment on Pre-judging a Tool by Alenhttps://stusshed.com/2016/10/13/pre-judging-a-tool/#comment-38325
Thu, 13 Oct 2016 21:35:12 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19653#comment-38325Well… keep us posted 🙂
]]>Comment on Pre-judging a Tool by Stuarthttps://stusshed.com/2016/10/13/pre-judging-a-tool/#comment-38323
Thu, 13 Oct 2016 07:03:04 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19653#comment-38323I was hoping it would still work, given both the Skilton and Ubeaut bowl sanders both use velcro. Be an interesting experiment 🙂
]]>Comment on Pre-judging a Tool by Dennishttps://stusshed.com/2016/10/13/pre-judging-a-tool/#comment-38322
Thu, 13 Oct 2016 06:59:29 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19653#comment-38322the hook and loop work well on flat surfaces the moment you introduce them to sharp curves,edges and odd shapes they wear out pretty quick as I have learnt using the festool ETS-Ec150/3sander
]]>Comment on Pre-judging a Tool by Alenhttps://stusshed.com/2016/10/13/pre-judging-a-tool/#comment-38319
Thu, 13 Oct 2016 03:45:56 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19653#comment-38319what about retrofitting it with self adhesive hook (like the one available for big disc sanders) so you can use standard hook and loop sandpaper… ??
]]>Comment on The Rockwell JAWHORSE by Stuarthttps://stusshed.com/2009/01/13/the-rockwell-jawhorse/#comment-38292
Wed, 05 Oct 2016 13:06:26 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=2858#comment-38292I’d probably just make some wooden ones up 🙂
]]>Comment on The Rockwell JAWHORSE by SBYHhttps://stusshed.com/2009/01/13/the-rockwell-jawhorse/#comment-38276
Sun, 02 Oct 2016 15:05:13 +0000http://stusshed.wordpress.com/?p=2858#comment-38276Speaking of replacing the urethane pads, mine have crumbled (no welding or anything). How to replace them (really just fill the space) without spending the $65 US that the company charges for the “Urethane Pad Set”?
]]>Comment on 3000000 by Johnhttps://stusshed.com/2016/09/19/3000000/#comment-38247
Mon, 26 Sep 2016 09:04:02 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19600#comment-38247awesome!
]]>Comment on 3000000 by MVFlaim Furnituremakerhttps://stusshed.com/2016/09/19/3000000/#comment-38197
Mon, 19 Sep 2016 21:49:22 +0000http://stusshed.com/?p=19600#comment-38197Congrats. It’ll take me 200 years to hit 3 million.
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